Jack Le Moine's Blog

Here are my observations of the world around us.

My Goal: Too much prejudice in this world - and not just racial. Religious and especially political prejudice is more prevalent and more harmful. The blogosphere has added to that and I want to subtract from it.

Here's some of my life and the things I'm interested in. You can find more info in my Permanent File. Click on the Categories under Blog Index to the Right.

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Joan of Arc Captured

on May 24, 1430 . She was 19 years old. After being transferred to the English in November, trial began on February 21, 1431 . For part...

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Series on The Cold War Begins

This is the CNN/BBC television series that was aired years ago. The complete series is no YouTube. It is pretty overwhelming. History M...

Friday, July 8, 2016

Henry VIII and His Bid for Absolute Monarchy

I have been watching The Tudors television series on Netflix. It reminds me of how bad Henry was. Isn't it something that the 16th. c...

Thursday, July 7, 2016

What Happened to the Star Chamber?

The ancient role of the Star Chamber to try special cases circumvented the jury trial process. In the lead up to the English Civil War th...

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

What Country Has Been in the Middle of Almost Every Major War Since Caesar?

The land now occupied by France was invaded by Julius Caesar. Since then barbarians invaded, Charlemagne ruled, Vikings raided, Crusades ...

Monday, July 4, 2016

Fourth of July and Slavery

Seemingly every time one wants to say something good about America , someone pushes back with, "What about slavery?" Slavery ...

Sunday, July 3, 2016

First Hot Air Balloon Flight

Time: 5 pm , August 27, 1783 ; Place: Paris In the morning the Champ-de-Mars was lined with troops, every house to its very top, and ever...

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About Me

Jack Le Moine: Born in Washington State, now in Georgia. Married to Kathy for 30+ years. No children. CPA in Atlanta area.

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